Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES December 10, 2025 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll Call: John Trace, Stephen Troester, Larry Dale Schultz, Jason Cartwright, Doug Rider, Denny Rickard, Robert Spurley. Absent: None Employees: Sue Lindner, Randy Kitelinger, Mike Silvers, Alan Schrank Citizens: Mel Masters Consent Agenda: Approval of November 2025 Regular Board minutes Approval of November 12, 2025 Public Budget Hearing minutes Approval of November 2025 Treasurer’s reports. Motion by Denny Rickard seconded by Doug Rider to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0. Presidents Correspondence: None Clerk/Treasurer Correspondence: Sue Lindner reported that she picked up the tax statements and will be getting them ready to send out. Staff Reports: Sewer/Water/Public Works Mike Silvers reported that the sewer plant is running well. He reported that Davey Labs will be doing extra testing next year. (This is done every 3 years). Mike also commented that Com2 recycling is all set up to start on January 1st. Police Correspondence: Alan Schrank said alternate side parking is in effect. Alan also reported that the website and emails will be switched from .com to .gov after the 1st of the year. The focus on energy $50 rebate check came for the new lights in the police office. Alan reported that he had bought a new ballistic vest with the cost of it being split between Linden and Mineral Point Police departments. Alan also said the new gas meter came in for the fire department and that Kevin would train the squad on 12/11 on how to use it. The fire department is working on repairs on Engine 2 and then they will wash and photograph it and put it for sale on website after the first of the year. He also said that Engine 2 should be checked for an air leak because the compressor seems to be running a lot. Committee Reports: None Old Business: Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Doug Rider to approve the 2026 Water Budget as it was presented. Roll Call: John Trace-aye, Larry Dale Schultz-aye, Stephen Troester-aye, Jason Cartwright-aye, Denny Rickard-aye, Doug Rider-aye, Robert Spurley-aye. Motion carried 7-0. John Trace made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the 2026 Sewer Budget as it was presented. Roll Call: John Trace-aye, Larry Dale Schultz-aye, Stephen Troester-aye, Jason Cartwright-aye, Denny Rickard-aye, Doug Rider-aye, Robert Spurley-aye. Motion carried 7-0. New Business: Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Stephen Troester to purchase from Larry’s Towing and Service six Transmax tires for $180 each for the F550. Motion carried 7-0. A discussion was held to update the village ordinance to a 2 dog per household max. Doug Rider made a motion and seconded by John Trace to table until the March meeting. Motion carried 7-0. John Trace made a motion and seconded by Stephen Troester to charge Mike Rule $371.29 for the shared cost of repairing the road on Galena St due to sewer repair per village ordinance. John Trace made a motion and seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve the updated contract from The Senior Nutrition Program. Motion passed 7-0. The Village Board discussed slowly replacing the village Christmas lights with new LED Lights. The board recommended that the clerk watch for lights on sale. The Village Board discussed the need for a new Weed Commissioner. No action was taken. The Village Board discussed the need for a new Park Concessions Manager. No action was taken. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Stephen Troester to approve Doug Rider as the new zoning administrator. Motion carried 6-0. Doug Rider abstained. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the resolution for the 2026 Chief Inspectors/Poll workers. Roll Call: John Trace-aye, Larry Dale Schultz-aye, Jason Cartwright-aye, Denny Rickard-aye, Doug Rider-aye, Robert Spurley-aye. Motion carried 6-0. Stephen Troester abstained. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve a $50 bonus for Randy Kitelinger, Mike Silvers, & Sue Lindner. Motion passed 7-0. The village board scheduled the caucus to be held January 14th @ 6:30 to be followed by the monthly board meeting. Robert Spurley said that he would schedule a planning committee meeting to address re-surveying at 1007 Margaret St. Motion by Jason Cartwright and was seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the December 2025 bill list. Motion passed 7-0. Motion by Doug Rider and was seconded by Jason Cartwright to adjourn @ 8:12 pm. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk